Kirby Institute

The Kirby Institute (formerly the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research) is a medical research organisation affiliated with the University of New South Wales and based on UNSW's Kensington campus. Founded in 1986, its initial research focus on HIV/AIDS has expanded over time to include viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and a range of other infectious diseases.

The Kirby Institute
Formation1986
TypeMedical research institute
Location
  • Wallace Wurth Building, High St, Kensington NSW 2052
Region served
Australia, Asia-Pacific
AffiliationsUniversity of New South Wales
Budget
$39 million (2018)
Staff
approx. 350
Websitewww.kirby.unsw.edu.au
Formerly called
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research

The institute's inaugural director was Professor David A. Cooper.

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